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Mr. Ruteere currently serves as Director of the Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies in Nairobi, Kenya. He holds a PhD in political science with a specialization in human rights, and has taught human rights in Kenya, South Africa, Sweden and the United States. He has advised state agencies, NGOs and private sector organizations on human rights, and he is particularly interested in issues related to security,conflict and development, gangs, violence and terrorism.

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